<p>Kim Vermaak always had a pen in her hand. Whether doodling, crafting poems or writing letters.</p><p>Born into an abusive family, Kim’s first heroes were her adoptive parents. Through them, she learned the gift of new beginnings.</p><p>She also learned a love of reading and how she could be transported to a place where ordinary people could find the courage to rise above insurmountable odds. Through books, she found her courage.</p><p>But it was not until South Africa faced its first series of power cuts, that she found her talent for storytelling. In the dark with a frightened daughter, she began to create heroes that could tap into their inner strength and win.</p><p>Through her love of reading, history and young people, Kim crafts stories that embrace the true purpose of storytelling. To impart wisdom. But in today’s fast-paced society, we often reduce stories to pure entertainment value. This leaves little room for us to grow and forces us to relive the painful lessons of the past. </p><p>It is Kim’s passion to see communities create a legacy that will empower future generations.</p><p>In her medieval fantasy series, “The Chronicles of Nadine” Kim weaves a landscape of characters, all on paths that their choices have carved. She welcomes readers who have learned lessons through these characters to share them with her and each other.</p><p/>
